The First Joyful Mystery

THE ANNUNCIATION

God sent the angel Gabriel to a virgin, named Mary. The angel said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You are to conceive and bear a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and his reign will have no end.” Mary said to the angel, “But how can this be, since I am a virgin?” The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. (Luke 1:26-35)

Prayer for Peace by Pope Saint John Paul II:

O God, Creator of the universe, who extends Your paternal concern over every creature and guides the events of history in the goal of salvation, we acknowledge Your fatherly love when You break the resistance of mankind and, in a world torn by strife and discord, You make us ready for reconciliation. Renew for us the wonders of Your mercy: send forth Your Spirit that He may work in the intimacy of hearts, that enemies may begin to dialogue, that adversaries may shake hands and peoples may encounter one another in harmony. May all commit themselves to the sincere search for true peace which will extinguish all arguments, for charity which overcomes hatred, for pardon which disarms revenge. Amen.

Our Father, Who art in Heaven,Hallowed be Thy Name.Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be doneon earth as it is in Heaven.Give us this day our daily bread,and forgive us our trespassesas we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

Hail Mary, full of grace…

Hail Mary, full of grace…

Hail Mary, full of grace…

Hail Mary, full of grace…

Hail Mary, full of grace…

Hail Mary, full of grace…

Hail Mary, full of grace…

Hail Mary, full of grace…

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,world without end. Amen!

Together we pray:

Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins,save us from the fires of hell;lead all souls to Heaven,especially those most in need of Your Mercy.

Meditation

(Note: This song is an excerpt from the "Hail Mary" by Elyse O'Kane, used by permission,and can be enjoyed in its entirety by ordering her CD "With All My Heart".)